Cameroon sets 7 February 2027 for twice-delayed legislative and local elections

Cameroonian President Paul Biya set 7 February 2027 as the date for legislative and local elections in a decree read on public radio on Monday, after the polls were postponed twice. Lawmakers’ terms run to 20 December and municipal councillors’ to 28 February 2027.

Biya, 93, has ruled Cameroon since 1982; his re-election in October 2025 was followed by widespread protests.